The nurse knows additional teaching is needed when the client taking methotrexate (Rheumatrex) makes which statement?

“My vitamins will be fine to take with my medication.”“I need to avoid alcohol.”“Brushing my teeth after every meal is recommended.”“I will continue taking my birth control pills as prescribed.”

A client with osteoarthritis states that her friend with rheumatoid arthritis takes steroid pills for his condition, and asks why she is not prescribed these pills. Which of the following would be the best explanation by the nurse?

Oral corticosteroids can be used for osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis is treated by using a systemic effectOsteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are similar conditionsIntra-articular corticosteroid injections are used to treat osteoarthritis

When educating a client with osteoarthritis about using capsaicin (Zostrix) cream, the nurse would instruct the client to:

Wrap the site with a bandage after applying the creamStore the cream above the stove in the kitchen Wash hands immediately after applying the creamKeep the cream handy for reducing the pain of cuts and burns

During assessment of a client with an intracapsular hip fracture, the nurse should detect: